Ah, the weekend after Christmas. Whether or not you celebrate, this Saturday has to be a relaxing time. What better way to decompress than to check out this week’s psychology news circulating the ‘net?

From effective communication to handling rejection, we have a great reading list for you today!

10 Rules You Need to Know to Communicate Effectively: Do you use small words and short sentences? Are you consistent and credible? These and other traits could help you better communicate with others.

Psychology: Why Boredom Is Bad…and Good for You: Although boredom is, well, boring, it can actually help shape important characteristics.

Researchers’ Latest Weapon in the Fight Against Mental Illness? Twitter: According to John Hopkins University researchers, the language you use on social media platforms such as Twitter could help aid in understanding mental illness and where it lies.

How to Love Your Life at Every Age: Check out these five ways to get the most out of your life, no matter your age.

Suicide Risk Linked to Insomnia, Alcohol Use, Study Shows: New research shows the relationship between insomnia and a person’s alcohol use and suicide risk, as well as the role gender plays in the link.

How to Handle Rejection Like and Actor: From the famous to aspiring, actors generally face rejection more often than us normal folk; thus, it makes sense that we have a lot to learn from them.

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    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 23 Dec 2014
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